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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.61, 6,143.28 and 2,563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.61, 6,143.28 and 2,563.23 is: 3,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.61 : 6,143.28 = 2,563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.61/6,143.28 = 2,563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.61x = 6,143.28 × 2,563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.61x = 15,746,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,639.59/4,451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.29

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